The following is a reprint of my Turkey Country Magazine column that answers questions concerning the tick-born allergy called ALPHA-GAL. I contracted this serious condition several years ago and was finally correctly diagnosed by Nashville-based allergy specialist, Dr. Keenan Smith. There have been cases of Alph-Gal recently found as far north as Michigan as well as a few cases in Europe.

I’ve heard some say he most endangered species on the planet is the American hunter. This frightens me because, deep down, I fear it might be true. Conservation groups have shown admirable progress in animal restoration and habitat improvement. It is hunters,...